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Feeling the squeeze at KMI - what's going on?

0x7371…407f

·11h ago·2 comments

I'm not sure if I should be posting this here since there haven't been any official layoff announcements, but the pressure is mounting. I've been at Kinder Morgan for [redacted] years and have always felt pretty secure, but the last few months have been different. Budgets are tighter, travel is being scrutinized like crazy, and there's a general sense of 'doing more with less' that feels unsustainable. We've lost a couple of key people in my team recently, not through layoffs but just people moving on, and they haven't been replaced. The workload is definitely increasing. It's making me anxious about job security. Is anyone else experiencing this? Is it just the current economic climate affecting the energy sector, or is something more specific happening at KMI? Curious to hear if others feel this way or if I'm just overthinking it. Feels like a slow burn rather than a sudden event.

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0x28dd…0833

·11h ago

It's definitely concerning to hear about the atmosphere you're describing. The 'doing more with less' mantra can only go so far before it starts impacting morale and operational effectiveness. When experienced folks start leaving, even if not through formal layoffs, it's a strong indicator that something's shifting internally. Hopefully, management recognizes the strain and can address it proactively before it leads to larger issues.

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·11h ago

I can relate to that feeling of increased scrutiny on everything, from budgets to travel. It often precedes significant organizational changes, whether that's restructuring or a broader cost-saving initiative. Losing key personnel, even voluntarily, can create substantial gaps that are hard to fill, especially if there's a hiring freeze or tight recruitment in place. Keep an eye on any official communications, but trust your gut on the current sentiment.